Academic Coordinator Program
Resume:
Harleen Bhandari
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Education
Ph.D., American Literature, University of Toronto, Canada, 1992
PhD transcript credentialed by the State of California Commission on Foreign Transcript Evaluation
M.ED, English Teaching and Curriculum Development, Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Canada, 2003
M.A, English, Delhi University, India, 1985
B. ED, Education, Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Canada, 2004
B.A, Psychology, Child development and Home Economics, Delhi University, India, 1983
Certifications
Out of state teaching certificate
California substitute teaching certificate
Experience
February 2020-Present: Adjunct Faculty, English, Saddleback College, Mission Viejo CA
Teach students to read and write rhetorically—with a critical and open-minded awareness of the techniques used by other skilled writers. Employ a rhetorically driven approach to make students develop variations in essay structure. Use the Socratic approach, to hone their skills in writing college papers. Develop their ability for clarity and precision, proofreading skills, critical understanding of what makes for strong, compelling arguments in writing academic papers.
October 2020-Present: Substitute Teacher, K-12, Capistrano Unified District School Board, CA
Teach various age groups online and in-person through Canvas. Design engaging lesson plans with interdisciplinary collaboration based on course curriculum. Tailor instruction and techniques to students’ varying needs. Maintain safety standards and encourage learning along with effective classroom management.
August 2017-2019: Teacher, K-12, ESL, SAT and College Prep, Math and Science Academy, Aliso Viejo, CA
Develop course materials for assigned courses. Assist with placement testing for all levels and actively seek collaboration with colleagues and maintain a consistent, supportive, student -centered approach appropriate for adult learners and high school seniors.
October 2006-2015: Assistant Professor Soka University, Aliso Viejo, CA
Taught conventions of academic writing in the liberal arts: humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Created and implemented new writing assessment in conjunction with the writing program. Instructed in alignment with American Academic Standards across all disciplines to an international community of students.
September 2015- March 2016: Academic Coordinator, Irvine Institute of Technology, Irvine CA
Developed and managed comprehensive academic support program by providing guidance to students on academic goals and related educational issues. Collaborated with faculty to conduct new student workshop and assisted students on course and career selection. Managed orientation and training for new students and faculty and provide support and guidance to office staff.
Coordinated seminars 90 hours long which were broadcasted nationwide, allowing students to watch them live on-site, live off-site or at any time through our archive system. Off-site students were also able to ask questions through a chat box on the webcast. Assisted in updating lesson content and instruction methodology as well.
August 2016-May 2018: Instructor, Composition and Rhetoric, Coast Community College District
Taught transfer-level writing courses with emphasis on locating and appraising research material relevant to a well-defined topic, incorporate this material into a claim-based research paper using MLA format. In addition to in-class discussions and journaling, teach various essay formats, protocols and variations in essay structure with writing assignments of graduated complexity.
May 2009-August 2010: Preceptor, Institute for English Language Programs, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Taught content and language-based rhetorical writing on topic. Explained the role effective communication skills play in transforming cultural practice and bringing about social and political change. Created and implemented intellectually stimulating in-class activities that required active participation and sharing of the learning process. Organized workshops around weekly events/ lectures given by Harvard faculty.
August 2011- 2012: Teacher, Meten Elementary School, Shanghai, China
Taught online classes to Elementary and Middle grades students based on the curriculum of the school guidelines.
March 2006-August 2006: Teacher, Enrichment Program and World Cultures, Anneliese’s School, Laguna Beach, CA
Taught English Enrichment courses through a wide range of world cultures to a diverse student body, incorporating arts in the curriculum.
June 2004-January 2006: Teacher/Program Coordinator, Parish School Board, Pierre Part, LA
Taught English Language Program which focused on learning reading and writing skills in a digital age and instructed students to create web-based portfolios for multi-cultural intermediate and advanced level students.
September 2001-January 2003
Teacher/Coordinator, Reading and Writing Programs, Toronto District School Board, Canada
Taught writing and reading courses while fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures and languages. Incorporated programs in Computer, Art and Technology for students. Assisted in creating multi-media presentation using I-movie and the CAT (computer, arts and technology) studio. Innovated new classroom management strategies for handling the international students in transition.
Professional Development/Conferences Attended
Cross Cultural Counseling, University of Toronto
Second Language Assessment, University of Toronto
Spirituality in Peace Education, University of Toronto
Inquiry in Arts Education, University of Toronto
Incorporating Arts in Education, University of Toronto
Differentiated Instruction, Assumption Parish, LA
Crisis Intervention, Assumption Parish, LA
Conflict Resolution, Assumption Parish, LA
Publications:
“Confessional Mode in Modern American Poetry: The Empirical Personal Voice”
Maulana Azad Journal of the English Language and Literature (MAJELL), Department of English, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (Hyderabad, India), December 2011
“Theodore Roethke: The Struggle for Spiritual Identity,” St. Johns College, Journal of Research,1992, 29-71.
“Sylvia Plath:The Auction of the Mind,” St. Johns College, Journal of Research, 1992, 122-164.
“Robert Lowell: The Aesthetics of Anguish,” St. John’s College, Journal of Research, 1990, 49-98.
“American Poetry in the Post-war Decades: The Twilight of the old and the new,” Journal of Research (Letters) Vol.1, 1988, 19-29.
“The Brummagem Extravaganza and the blotched American Dream in ‘The Diamond as Big as the Ritz” Journal of Research (Letters) Vol. I, 1987, 31-40.
Memberships/ Affiliations
MLA, Modern Language Association
RSA, Rhetorical Society of America
WPA, Council of Writing Program Administrators
NCTE, National Council of Teachers of English
Cultural Department Soka Gakkai International
National Book Critics Circle
Conference on College Composition and Communication
Advisory Board, The Pearl: Soka University of America Student News Magazine
References
Dr. Jonathan Alexander
Chancellor's Professor of English and Informatics
School of Humanities
University of California Irvine
CA 92697
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Dr. Lilith M. Haynes
Assistant Dean, Institute of English Language Programs
Harvard University
51 Brattle Street
Cambridge
MA 02138
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Dr. Gail Thomas,
Professor, Sociology
Soka University of America
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo
CA 92656
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Dr. Dibarkar Barua
Chair, English Department
Golden West Community College
15744 Golden West Street
Huntington Beach
CA 92647
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714-***-**** ext. 51141
Grace Talusan
Lecturer, English Department
Tufts University
Medford
MA 02155
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